Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
White
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Taste
Tart
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Not Available
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
S. melongena
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between White Grapefruit and Eggplant
We might think that White Grapefruit and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. White Grapefruit and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between White Grapefruit and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and Eggplant with peel is Not Available and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit and Eggplant belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of White Grapefruit and Eggplant is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.